SOUTH WINDSOR MAN ARRESTED AFTER CHASE

THE HARTFORD COURANT

A South Windsor man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase through town, ramming four cruisers in the process, was arrested Wednesday, police said.

Police said they tried to stop Roland Fortin III, 20, about 3:15 p.m., when they noticed his vehicle had a stolen Connecticut license plate. The vehicle began to pull over on Burnside Avenue, near Latimer Street, police said, but then sped off heading west.

Lt. Paul Lakenbach said the chase criss-crossed through town, and three police cruisers were struck at Connecticut Boulevard and Prospect Street and the fourth on Carroll Road. Another motor vehicle struck one of the cruisers during the confusion as well.

The chase persisted, Lakenbach said, and the car was ultimately abandoned on Colt Street. A short foot chase ensued before Fortin was apprehended and charged with four counts of second-degree assault, four counts of assaulting a police officer, four counts of evading responsibility and numerous motor vehicle charges.

No injuries were reported and Lakenbach said only minor damage was done to the cars.

Fortimer was being held in lieu of $25,000 bond Wednesday night and was expected to appear in Manchester Superior Court today.